Routine inspection·April 17, 2025

On April 17, 2025, at approx. 8:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with teacher Zoe Escalante for an unannounced annual random inspection. Purpose of visit was explained. Site Supervisor Sharon Pfeiffer arrived at approx. 10:10am. Present today was Site Supervisor, 3 staff, and 13 preschool children. Staff and children capacity ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance today. All staff working at facility have criminal background clearances and associated to facility. Facility operates a year-round program Monday \342\200\223 Friday; fulltime (8am \342\200\223 5pm) and parttime (8am-12pm). LPA and teacher toured the classroom for health and safety hazards. Facility operates preschool program on the campus of Las Lomitas Elementary school in classroom #605. Classroom is clean and orderly and has proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furnishings, books, art supplies and learning materials all in good repair. Flooring in classroom is safe and clean. Storage cubbies and storage hooks are available inside classroom for children to store personal items and belongings. Storage is labeled with children\342\200\231s names and photos. Classroom is equipped with a restroom which includes a working toilet, small portable toilet, one sink with no running hot water and a changing table. LPA observed a cart next to changing table with diapering supplies. Facility has a waiver for use of secondary restroom in classroom #606, which has a working toilet, and children use classroom sink for hand washing. There is a separate restroom on campus for staff usage. All trash cans in restroom and classroom are equipped with tight fitting lids. Facility provides sleeping cots for children and parents provide sheet that are sent home weekly for laundering. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored behind locked cabinets and inaccessible to children. Outdoor playground is equipped with monkey bars, slide, climbing apparatus and climbing/slide play structure. LPA observed a cart equipped with outdoor play toys. Playground flooring is asphalt and flooring underneath play equipment is cushioned with tanbark to absorb falls. LPA observed trees for providing shade to children in care. Playground is fenced off with a chain linked fence with black mesh to provide privacy. One side of playground is opened leading into school grounds. Per Site supervisor, cones and staff supervision is set up during outdoor play. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Site Supervisor, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... Children bring their own lunches and their own labeled water bottles from home. Facility provides morning and afternoon snacks to children enrolled in program. Water bottles are refilled using classroom water faucets. LPA observed snacks stored properly in cabinets and refrigerator to prevent contamination. Snack menus are properly posted. Classroom is equipped with kitchenette area which include a refrigerator, microwave and sink. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed. Sick children are isolated in classroom in area not being used and away from other children. LPA reviewed sign in/sign out sheets located inside classroom entrance. LPA reminded Site Supervisor to have parents sign with full signatures. Classroom has a fully charged fire extinguisher and working carbon monoxide detector. Classroom is equipped with a smoke detector that is integrated into fire alarm system. Facility has a designated site cell phone and use walkie talkies to communication with staff and for emergencies. LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s records and 4 staff records. Children's and staff records were complete. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted, Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA reviewed facility waivers. Emergency disaster drill was conducted during LPA\342\200\231s visit and is properly documented and signed. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Cont. page 3\342\200\246 Page 3... For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Site Supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Lead testing was completed after due date. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Site Supervisor is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. Site Supervisor was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Cont. page 4... Page 4... To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process During LPA\342\200\231s visit no deficiencies were issued in accordance with Title 22 regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Sharon Pfeiffer.